Nov 17, 2011

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On today's show, we looked at how one might brand Occupy Wall Street. Some retailers are gearing up for Christmas early, while others are sticking to one holiday at a time. You may be charged more for health care if you smoke or are overweight. And we also heard about the history of skyscrapers, and the latest on the NBA lockout.

Segments From this episode

Higher premiums for unhealthy lifestyles

by Gregory Warner

Nov 17, 2011

More employers are charging overweight workers or those who smoke more for health insurance.

Final Note

Happy Guinness World Records Day!

by Kai Ryssdal

Nov 17, 2011

More 200,000 people around the world took part in attempts to break or make records.

Commentary

O'Rourke: If the 1% had less, would the 99% be better off?

by P. J. O'Rourke

Nov 17, 2011

Join us for a week long commentary series asking that question. We'll hear from economists, academics, and the public.

The history of the skyscraper

by Kai Ryssdal

Nov 17, 2011

Kate Ascher's new book takes a closer look at the history behind the buildings the make the skylines of the world.

What role will the NCAA take in the Penn State scandal?

by Kai Ryssdal

Nov 17, 2011

NCAA President Mark Emmert discusses whether there is room for sanctions against Penn State and the difficulty of managing a college institution while keeping a big-time football program in check.

One holiday at a time

by Sally Herships

Nov 17, 2011

Some stores have resisted the trend to start Christmas before Thanksgiving. Retailer Nordstrom won't even put up decorations until the day after Thanksgiving and is emphatically closed on Thanksgiving Day.

Occupy Wall St.

Where does Occupy go from here?

by Kai Ryssdal

Nov 17, 2011

Now that the Occupy Wall Street protests have been uprooted, protesters are taking to the streets. But what are the next steps the movement should take?

BBC World Service

Portugal's prime minister seeks help in Angola

by Louise Redvers

Nov 17, 2011

Pedro Passos de Coelho is in Portugal today asking investors in the economically-robust former colony to invest in cash-strapped Portugal.

On today’s show, we looked at how one might brand Occupy Wall Street. Some retailers are gearing up for Christmas early, while others are sticking to one holiday at a time. You may be charged more for health care if you smoke or are overweight. And we also heard about the history of skyscrapers, and the latest on the NBA lockout.

Music from the episode

Pockets Four Tet

Saint Ignatius Belsse The Insane Warrior

Cover Your Tracks Young Galaxy

Eraser No Age

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